An electro hydraulic system has many advantages over a hydraulic system. These advantages include quick programming and simple tuning. It has the added benefit of requiring less maintenance and manual intervention than hydraulic systems. An electro-mechanical solution also eliminates the need for a hydraulic power unit, preventing leaks and allowing more actuators to be powered simultaneously. Moreover, it is quieter, requiring less space, and does not require a costly power unit.
The flexibility of an electro hydraulic system is its primary advantage. It can be used to control all aspects of a machine. This has been the case for decades. In previous generations, hydraulic components generated power, transmitted it, and then converted it back to electricity. Electric/electronic interfaces were also used to manage information and transmit it to the operator. With the emergence of smart energy management and information management, purely hydraulic systems are becoming limited by their limited capabilities.
The electrical motor can break the safety fuse if the hauling load exceeds the maximum capacity of its pump. However, an electro hydraulic system is less susceptible to temperature variations. Electric motors also need to be properly prepared before operating. The power stored in an actuator allows them to work at low rates without preparing for a heavy haul. These advantages make electro hydraulic systems a practical alternative to a hydraulic system. This system is more flexible and efficient than hydraulic systems.
